Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147.590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 548
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 548
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around RM 135 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 151 for a 3h 11m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around RM 56. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 40 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around RM 135 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 151 for a 3h 11m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around RM 56. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 40 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,495 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,873 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,272 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,931 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 682 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 919 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from RM 291 to RM 1,051 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 37% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 10.87 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 130.42 and RM 173.89. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 10.87 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 130.42 and RM 173.89. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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